Boat Licence

[howbzr]

Hi Guys

Just wondering, I got my self a 4.5 metre savage aliminium boat with 25 mercury on the back do i require a boat licence can some please tell me the rules as ive read and been told many different things.

Cheers

Ivan

[domza]

if it goes over 10 knots, yes you do. If you drive it under 10 knots you don't need a licence, however you cannot drive at night at any speed without a licence

[snag]

Just a quick word on licences, ive just renewed mine and unless you get the 3yr one you dont get the licence card.

I asked my wife and she got the 1 yr one and you need to keep the paperwork only...what a bummer.

[caine]

that rig will do knts easy!

[IWANNABROCK]

You dont have to do a course, you buy d.v.d from waterways for $10.00 watch it. then you can go for it.

[mrsswordfisherman]

G'day Ivan,

I think it makes good sense to have your boat licence regardless of the speed you intend to drive at. Basically you will learn all the relevant boating and waterways rules and signs.

Nowadays you need to participate in an accredited course, prior to getting your licence. These are run by Coastguard, Coastal Patrol etc and teach you all the relevant skils for basic seamanship, as well as prepare you for sitting for you licence.

If you haven't already been here, have a bit of a read at this site.

Nigel

http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/licence.html

Indeed it makes good sense

We can organise a boat license course through fishraider if anyone is interested. Wives, girlfriends, young folk and any member would be welcome. I am sure our Coastguard friends would do this for us.

Anyone interested?

Cheers mrsswordfisherman

[howbzr]

Indeed it makes good sense

We can organise a boat license course through fishraider if anyone is interested. Wives, girlfriends, young folk and any member would be welcome. I am sure our Coastguard friends would do this for us.

Anyone interested?

Cheers mrsswordfisherman

hi

I would be intrested. Just depends on the time and date

Cheers

Ivan

[Dalucius]

if it goes over 10 knots, yes you do. If you drive it under 10 knots you don't need a licence, however you cannot drive at night at any speed without a licence

Only if you drive over 10 knots. I can't see anywhere on http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/licence.html where you can't drive at night without a licence. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Effective 1st October 2006 applicants for a NSW boating licence must attend a compulsory course before sitting the boat licence test.

see

http://www.boatinglicence.com.au/seminar.htm

[squizzytaylor]

I have never heard of not being allowed to drive at hight without a licence, In fact when I got my rego done recently I was talking to the counter staff about the laws and to quote her, " A 10 year old can drive a 60foot game boat on Sydney Harbour at night at 9.9knots and as long as they are not breaching any navigational restrictions, they are fully entitled to do so!". Now hows that for a messsed up law?

GT

[IWANNABROCK]

Only if you drive over 10 knots. I can't see anywhere on http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/licence.html where you can't drive at night without a licence. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Effective 1st October 2006 applicants for a NSW boating licence must attend a compulsory course before sitting the boat licence test.

see

http://www.boatinglicence.com.au/seminar.htm

From 1 October 2006 anyone wishing to sit for a general or PWC licence test must first complete a compulsory boating safety course.

The Boating Safety Course requirements can be met by one of the following:

1. Attending a Boating Safety course conducted by NSW Maritime or the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard or Volunteer Rescue Associations. Click here for NSW Maritime venues and dates.

2. By viewing the Boating Safety Course online. Click here to view the course online.

3. By purchasing a DVD/video for viewing at home. Click here to purchase a DVD/video.